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Searching for the perfect vacation getaway? The dreamy Andaman Islands has you covered. Even though it is a challenge to get to and very remote, its worth the time. The archipelago consists of 572 islands with only a small handful that are accessible to tourist. The Andaman Islands have some of the best white sand beaches and dense tropical rainforest. There are no international flights into Andamans so you will need to find a domestic flight into Port Blair. Or you can take a ferry across the Bay of Bengal. Despite its remote location, it feels like another world altogether. Some of the last remaining tribes inhabit the islands and are not keen on outside civilizations and some islands consist of more elephants than humans.
Places to Visit
Havelock Island
This is one of the best places to see and one of the most developed islands. The snorkeling is some of the best on Havelock Island. Other adventures you may enjoy include: water activities like scuba diving, swimming, watching the sunset, (Radhanagar Beach), sailing, kayaking and many more. The Elephant Training Camp managed by the Forest Department at Kalapathar is sometimes open to the public. You will see so many elephants swimming in the water and walking the beach.
Where to Stay: Taj Exotica Hotel
Where to eat: Blackbeard’s Bistro, Red Snapper Restaurant, Fat Martin’s Café, Barefoot Bar and Restaurant and Clownfish Restaurant.
Port Blair
Port Blair is the capital of Andaman Islands. Ross Island is a beautiful spot to see when in Port Blair, Andaman.
Wandoor & Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
Jolly Buoy and Red Skin Islands
Sippighat Agricultural Farm
Cellular Jail is one of the most visited to see in Port Blair.
Anthropological Museum
Elephant Beach
Places to Eat: Lighthouse, Mandalay Restaurant. It is a part of the Fortune Resort at Marine Hill, Annapurna and Icy Spicy Restaurant.
Places to Stay: Sinclairs Bay View, Hotel Megapode Nest, Fortune Resort Bay Island, and J Hotel.
Neil Island
Just north across the water from Havelock, Neil Island is a laid back, easy-going place to visit. Famous for its coral reefs and fabulous biodiversity along with absolutely beautiful tropical forest.
Check out Neil Island Beaches:
Lakshmanpur Beach
Sir Hugh Rose Island
Bharatpur Beach
Sitapur Beach.
Howrah Bridge
Where to stay: Breakwater Beach Resort, Emerald Gecko and SeaShell.
Where to Eat: Garden View Restaurant, Blue Sea, Dugong and Waters- Wet Bar
Phi Phi Island
While you are visiting the Andamans, why not jump on over to Phi Phi Island in Thailand. Bamboo Island is a truly tropical dream come true. The island is surrounded by beautiful white sand and lush vegetation.
Places to Visit: Maya Bay (Think Leo DiCaprio in the movie, “The Beach”
Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach (The monkeys are pretty tame), see Tonsai Village, Captain Bob’s Sailing Booze Cruise, Moo Dee Bay (Loh Moo Dee in Thai) and Viking Cave.
Places to Stay: Zeavola – a Barefoot luxury resort, Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort, Holiday Inn Resort Phi Phi Island, and Phi Phi Cliff Beach Resort in Ko Phi Phi.
